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Oreshnik: Russia’s Hypersonic Missile That Rewrites Strategic Warfare

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  A Russian missile strike has targeted Dnipro, a city in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the action as a trial launch of the newly developed Oreshnik hypersonic IRBM. Our assessment suggests that the independent post-boost vehicles (IPBVs) of the Oreshnik missile differ significantly from traditional multiple rocket-powered vehicles. Instead, they appear to be … Read more

THAAD Battery To Defend Israel

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  The Pentagon has confirmed it’s deploying a high-altitude missile defense system, operated by U.S. troops, to Israel. This Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system will bolster Israel’s defenses following Iran’s recent missile attack. It will also provide the U.S. with an opportunity to test THAAD against real-world threats. THAAD is expected to enhance Israel’s … Read more